Community Development Practitioner Grade 1

Grade 12 plus an appropriate qualification at NQF 6 or equivalent qualification in Development Studies / Diaconiology / Social Sciences /
Community Development / Sociology / Population Studies / Demography or equivalent qualification in the relevant field or area as recognized by SAQA.
Valid motor vehicle driver’s licence (with the exception of persons with disabilities).
Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge of community development work, skills, attitudes and values of communities. Knowledge and
understanding of human behaviour, social systems and relevant legislations.
The ability and competence to co-ordinate community development structures.
The ability to influence individuals and group to participate in selfempowerment ventures.
Understanding of social dynamics of communities.
Knowledge and understanding of basic financial management.
Presentation skills.
Computer literacy.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Facilitation skills.
Research skills.
Project management.

Identify and facilitate the implementation of integrated community development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant
stakeholders.
Collaborate and liaise with pertinent role players and stakeholders to establish partnerships to ensure the sustainability of
development actions within the community.
Support communities and perform administrative support on community development and related activities.
Keep abreast of new developments in the community development field to enhance service delivery.

Applicants are hereby invited to apply for the funded vacant posts as
advertised. Applicants who previously applied for the re-advertised posts they
are encouraged to re-apply if still interested. Applications should be addressed
to various institution as per the applicant’s need, for
Head Office, Seshego Treatment Centre, Mavambe Secure Care Centre :
Applications should be directed to Head of Department, Private Bag X9710,
Polokwane, 0700 or submitted at: 21 Biccard Street, Olympic Towers Building,
Ground Floor, Office no 30.
Capricorn District/Sekutupu Old Age Home: The District Director, Private
Bag X9709, Polokwane, 0700 or hand delivered at 78 Hans Van Rensburg
Polowane.
Polokwane Welfare Complex: Head of Institution, Private Bag X9713,
Polokwane, 0700 or hand delivery Plot 303 Strekloop, Polokwane.
Sekhukhune District: The District Director, Private Bag X80, Lebowakgomo,
0737 or hand delivered at Old Parliament Building, Lebowakgomo.
Vhembe District: The District Director, Private Bag X5040, Thohoyandou,
0950 or hand delivered at Thohoyandou Child and Youth Care Centre,
Thohoyandou Block F Punda Maria Road, Thohoyandou.
Waterberg District: The District Director, Private Bag X1051, Modimolle, 0510
or hand delivered at Cnr Elias Motswaledi & Thabo Mbeki Street, Modimolle.
Mopani District: The District Director, Private Bag X 9689, Giyani, 0826 or
should be hand delivered at Department of Social Development Unigaza Road
Giyani Section A, 0826.
Applicants are encouraged to register and submit their applications through the
e-Recruitment website at https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za, however, hand
delivery applications are acceptable and must be submitted on the new Z83
application form obtained from all Government Departments or can be
downloaded from http://www.gov.za / http://www.dpsa.gov.za / http://www.dpsa.gov.za /
http://www.labour.gov.za.Applicants using e-recruitment MUST update their profile
in line with the re-engineered system. Online applications must include only
Curriculum vitae (CV) in PDF as attachment. Zipped, IMG and JPEG
documents will not be accepted. The new Z83 form must be fully completed
and signed by the applicant

General enquiries about the advertised posts should be directed to Mr S
Rasivumo / Ms ME Gafane / Mr LI Mosehlana / Mr Moraba BV Tel No: (015)
230 4387 / 4391